Repository for refuse cans



Feb. 27, 1934. G FORNI 1,949,301

REPOSITORY FOR REFUSE CANS Filed Sept. 5, 1929 NVENTOR G50/QG: EIR/w Maf/)Mar fo.

ATTORNEYS WITNESSES ,74 jfl/UM) Patented Felt. 27, 1934 UNE TTS FFICE 1 Claim.

This invention relates to receptacles and has particular reference to an improved underground repository in which refuse receptacles such as garbage cans or the like may be placed until the same are removed for emptying by the usual collecting agency.

The invention primarily aims to provide a repository of the character set forth which is sunk in the ground so that its upper end is substantially ush therewith and which respository includes a displaceable rim having an opening of lesser size than the refuse can, through which the refuse may be introduced to the can while preventing spillage of the same between the can and the walls of the repository,

The invention further aims to provide in a repository of the character set forth a cover hinged to the rim for normally sealing the opening and which is movable to an open position to permit oi' the introduction of the refuse to the can.

As a further object the invention contemplates in connection with the cover, foot-actuated means for opening the same, which is in the nature of a pedal normally disposed in inactive posi tion overlying the cover and movable to an active position for swinging the cover to an open position.

The invention further embodies means or excluding from the repository flies, ants or other similar insects, so as to maintain the same in a sanitary condition.

A further feature of the invention resides in the provision of a drain at the lower end of the repository whereby cleansing and flushing of the same may be accomplished thoroughly.

Further objects of the invention reside in the simplicity of construction of the repository, the economy with which it may be produced and installed and the general efciency derived therefrom.

With the above-recited and other objects in view reference is had to the following specification, the accompanying drawing and the appended claim, in which there is exhibited one example or embodiment of the invention, while the claim defines the actual scope of the same.

In the drawing Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view through a repository constructed in accordance with the invention, illustrating the same in closed condition with the refuse can in place;

Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof with the coveroperating pedal in its inactive position;

Fig. 3 is a View similar to Figure 1, illustrating g5 the repository open toV permit of the introduction of the refuse can to or the removal of the same from the repository.

Referring to the drawing by characters of reference the repository consists of a substantially cylindrical body including a marginal or annu- 0 lar vertical wall 5 and a bottom Wall 6 which are preferably constructed of cement, concrete or the like. The repository is sunk in the ground with its upper, open end substantially flush with the surface. The upper marginal edge of the wall 5 65 is formed with a continuous channel '7 which is designed as a container for any suitable liquid insecticide. 1n practice, the channel 7 is preferably produced by an annular channel-shaped metal casting 7a which is suitably attached to 70 the Wall 5 of the repository. In order to provide means for covering and protecting the channel 'l and its contents a rim or annulus 8 is employed which is displaceably associated with the upper end of the repository, the same being preferably hinged as at 9, to the casting 'la which defines the channel 7. The rim or annulus 8 defines a central opening 10 which is of lesser diameter or area than the open upper end of the refuse can 1l which is to be used in connection with the 80 repository so that the inner marginal edge of the rim 8 extends inwardly beyond the inner margin of the upper open end of the can to act as a shield for preventing spillage of the refuse between the sides of the can 11 and the repository. 85

In order to cover and seal the opening 10 a cover 12 is employed which is hinged as at 13 to the rim or annulus 8 preferably at a point diametrically opposite the hinged connection 9 between the rim and the casting. It will be observed that the hinged connection 13 is disposed at a point beyond the periphery of the cover 12 through the medium of a projecting ear 14 of the cover, which extends between the spaced upstanding ears 15 on the rim 8.

In order to facilitate the opening of the cover 12 for the purpose of introducing refuse to the can 11 a pedal 16 is provided which is fulorumed as at 17 to the upstanding ears 18 of the cover, which ears are disposed at a point within the periphery of the cover and in diametrical alinement with the fulcrum point 13. The pedal is formed with an angularly disposed connected end 19 so that when the same is swung from the inactive position illustrated in full lines in Figure 1 to the dotted line position, the extremity 20 with which the foot is engaged will project beyond the fulcrum point 13 as shown in dotted lines. This permits of swinging of the cover to an open position by downward pressure of the 11D foot on the extremity 20 due to the fact that the singularly disposed portion 19 engages with the ear 14. In order to further insure the exclusion of insects or vermin, the under side of the rim 8 is formed with a continuous rib 21 which is immersed in the liquid insecticide.

When the pedal is in its inactive position, the angularly disposed connecting end 19 allows the lingers to be introduced thereunder so as to give the operator a rm grip whereby he may turn the assembled cover and rim about the pivot 9.

In use the rim or annulus 8 is opened as shown in Fig. 3 to permit of the introduction of the refuse can 11 to or removal of the same from the repository. With the refuse can 11 in place as illustrated in Figure 1 it is apparent that the refuse may be readily introduced thereto by opening the cover l2. When the can 11 is to be emptied, the rim or annulus 8 is opened to the position shown in Fig. 3 and the can is lifted out, emptied and replaced in the repository. When so positioned it is obvious that in addition to beingv out of sight and protected against insects or vermin, the can 11 cannot be accidentally upset. In order to aord means for draining the repository whereby the same may be ushed out with a hose or otherwise cleansed, the bottom wall 6 is formed with a drain outlet 22 to permit the water or cleansing uid to drain therefrom into the ground.

I claim:

A repository for refuse cans comprising a cylindrical receptacle made of concrete, a cylindrical metal ring overlying the top of the receptacle so as to be flush with the faces thereof, an annular groove in the top edge of the ring for holding oil or the like, and a substantially hat cover for the repository adapted to rest on the outer margin of the groove, the inner margin of the groove being lower than the outer margin whereby spacing is provided between the inner margin and the cover.

GEORGE FORNI. 

